Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #40 of 51 · TN
9.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $35,260 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $35,570
Employment 10,680
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $27,830P25 $30,150 Median $35,570P75 $38,860P90 $45,430
About 80% of cooks, institution and cafeterias in Tennessee earn between $27,830 and $45,430. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, institution and cafeteria salary in Tennessee is $35,260, about 9.1% below the U.S. average ($38,810). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $37,910 | $38,680 | 2,880 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $35,570 | $33,810 | 470 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $35,210 | $34,850 | 510 |
| Knoxville, TN | $35,150 | $34,460 | 970 |
| Jackson, TN | $35,110 | $34,890 | 510 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $35,040 | $33,650 | 670 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $34,640 | $34,150 | 900 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $33,410 | $34,760 | 940 |